Enzymes Review

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What is a substance called if it speeds up a chemical reaction?

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catalyst

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With what 3 letters do enzymes typically end?

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-ase

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Which conclusion can be drawn from this graph? Options: The optimum pH of the enzyme is 6.6, The optimum pH of the enzyme is 5.8, The enzyme’s activity increases as pH increases 5.0 to 9.0, The enzyme’s activity is greater around pH of 8.0.

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The optimum pH of the enzyme is 6.6.

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Enzymes are... (Options: nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates)

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proteins

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An enzyme speeds up a chemical reaction in the cell but can only be used once. True or False?

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false

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What is the function of an enzyme?

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enzymes speed up chemical reactions

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What happens when enzymes are heated to a high temperature?

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The shapes of the enzyme are altered denature

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Which of these is most likely an enzyme? Options: Sucrose, Galactose, Fructose, Amylase

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Amylase

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Each enzyme only has 1 substrate that will fit its active site. What is this called?

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specific

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What happens when enzymes are heated to a high temperature?

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The shape of the enzyme are changed and it denatures